We were lucky to catch up with Daphne Marie recently and have shared our conversation below.

Daphne, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Coming up with the idea is so exciting, but then comes the hard part – executing. Too often the media ignores the execution part and goes from idea to success, skipping over the nitty, gritty details of executing in the early days. We think that’s a disservice both to the entrepreneurs who built something amazing as well as the public who isn’t getting a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed. So, we’d really appreciate if you could open up about your execution story – how did you go from idea to execution?

Hmmm… going from idea to execution has always been somewhat of a challenge for me. At times, I can be very indecisive, I tend to get bored easily, I’m a creative so I’m constantly having new ideas, and I’m somewhat of a perfectionist. All of these tend to get in the way of my execution at times. So this time, I’m doing things differently. I’m taking my tribe on my journey while guiding them on theirs along the way. It was time for me to put myself first. My kids are adults with their own kids, responsibilities, etc. I’m divorced. So now, I don’t have an excuse to not focus on me and building the life I want. This chapter required a rebrand. I got rid of anything that was created during my previous life, tag lines, titles, etc. I took a deep dive into my healing and began recognizing what I needed and how I wanted my life to be, not just look. Now I’m building my business based off the life experiences, transformation, and what aligns with who I am and who I am becoming. And all I really had to do was just change my message.

Daphne, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m Daphne Marie, Everyone’s Favorite Glamma—known to most as The Chic Glamma. I’m a Midlife Rebrand Coach, Style Strategist, and founder of The Chic Glamma Lifestyle Brand, The Cigar Glamma, and Chic Support Solutions. My work is rooted in helping women rewrite their stories in midlife with confidence, intention, and style.

My journey began after a long chapter of living for everyone else—wife, mother, professional, caretaker. When life shifted—through divorce and deep self-reflection—I found myself standing at the edge of who I used to be and who I was becoming. That moment of identity crisis became the catalyst for everything I do now. I realized so many women reach midlife feeling unseen, uncertain, and disconnected from the woman within. I wanted to change that.

Through The Chic Glamma, I coach women through reinvention—helping them rebuild confidence, rediscover their personal style, and reintroduce themselves to the world. My signature programs like Closet Therapy and the Chic Confidence Collective guide women through that process—combining mindset, image, and self-expression in a way that feels real and sustainable. It’s not just about fashion; it’s about alignment.

Then there’s The Cigar Glamma—my bold, luxe alter ego. It’s where lifestyle, culture, and confidence meet. I create content and experiences around cigars, cocktails, and connection, showing that sophistication can have an edge, and femininity can hold its own in spaces once considered masculine.

Finally, with Chic Support Solutions, I provide virtual assistant and notary concierge services to entrepreneurs and professionals who value reliability with polish. It’s a business built on efficiency and elegance—because behind every successful brand is strong, seamless support.

What sets me apart is authenticity. I’ve lived the transformations I help women navigate. I know what it means to rebuild from the inside out—to find your rhythm again when life looks nothing like it used to. My clients feel that. My audience feels that.

I’m most proud of creating spaces where women in midlife can feel seen, inspired, and reenergized about what’s next. I want every woman who encounters my work to know this: midlife isn’t your finale—it’s your evolution.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

Losing my father was one of the most defining experiences of my life. I was a complete Daddy’s girl, and his presence shaped so much of who I am. When he passed, it felt like the ground shifted beneath me. Grief has a way of rearranging everything you thought you understood—about love, time, and yourself.

In the months that followed, I kept moving, kept working, kept doing what I’d always done—until I realized I wasn’t really living. My strength had turned into survival. It wasn’t until I slowed down and allowed myself to feel the loss—to sit in it, to honor it—that I began to understand what resilience really meant.

Resilience, I learned, isn’t about pretending you’re okay. It’s about holding space for the ache while still making room for joy. It’s choosing to keep showing up for your life even when your heart is heavy. My father’s passing taught me tenderness, patience, and presence—the kind of lessons that stay with you long after the pain softens.

That loss deepened my purpose. It’s why I’m so passionate about helping women live intentionally, savor their now, and build lives that feel good, not just look good. My resilience was born from grief, but it’s sustained by grace.

That experience shaped not only who I am but also how I guide the women I work with—showing them that even in life’s deepest losses, it’s possible to reclaim your power, live with intention, and create a life that feels both resilient and beautifully aligned

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

A lesson I had to unlearn was the idea that my worth was tied to what I did for others. For decades, I believed that being a good wife, mother, professional, or friend meant putting everyone else first—and that my value came from that service. I thought if I slowed down, prioritized myself, or pursued something purely for my own growth, I was being selfish.

The backstory is tied closely to my divorce and the loss of my father. Both experiences forced me to confront what was mine versus what I had been carrying for others. I realized that constantly giving without replenishing leaves you hollow. True power, confidence, and fulfillment come when you honor your own needs and desires first—then extend yourself from a place of abundance, not depletion.

Unlearning that lesson was revolutionary. It shifted how I live, how I coach, and how I build my brands. I now teach women that reclaiming themselves isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Your evolution matters, and it’s what allows you to show up fully in every other part of life.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/thechicglamma
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechicglamma

Image Credits

All photos by A MUSICATED Visual